<![CDATA[BirdBoard.Com - Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ Online parrot owner commununity and resource providing information regarding parrot care information, parrot pictures, parrot parrot food, parrot toys, parrot message board, parrot forums. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:54:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[BirdBoard.Com - Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/ A run in with the legal system! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944421-run-legal-system.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:48:27 GMT My brother is in a lot of trouble. About 2 years ago he was convicted with assault for hitting a man in the head with a beer bottle. He admited to that but he was provoked and he's had trouble with his temper for as long as I can remember. He was put on probation for 2 years as this was his first offence and because it was proven that he was provoked.
A few weeks back he was sentenced to 6 months in jail for another more serious assault and for breaking his probation. He was accused of cutting this guy with a broken beer bottle. I just don't know how the judge could give him that sentence since all the evidence showed that my brother didn't so it!
He had an alibi!
He had no motive!
He doesn't fit the witness' prescription!
All about this case is so weird! It so appears like he was framed and that it had been decided even before the trial that he was guilty.
His lawyer apparently didn't do his job very well. Someone recommended another old-school lawyer to my father for the appeal and he went over the case file and said he had never seen anything like it. He said it looked like the lawyer had failed him big time and didn't use half the arguments my brother and my father pointed out in their meetings.
I'm so mad right now I can hardly type this.

Just hoping that this new lawyer is a kick-ass one and can get this ugly mess all cleared up! ]]> The Lounge diljaa http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944421-run-legal-system.html New here, no fids yet just lots of questions! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944418-new-here-no-fids-yet-just-lots-questions.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:38 GMT Hey there! I'm Brandy I'm 30 and I live in Pa . I do not own any birds yet as the title says, I had two budgies when I was younger and am considering having birds back in my life (I'm not sure what kind yet). I've been doing alot of searching online to see if one will fit in my life. I dont have any kids. I own two ferrets and one cat. The ferrets sleep approx. 21 hours per day, they have a large two story cage and when they are awake spend about 3 hours in my "ferret proofed" bathroom (unless they unferret proof it they get pulled out till I fix the situation, lol) I wouldnt at any point expect the bird and ferrets to be together or even know each other exists, but I have not found any information on people owning ferrets and birds in the same house, so my first question is.. Is this a livable sitation for a bird? oh and the cat is declawed in the front and back, and if needed could be put into another part of the trailer (3 bedroom 2 bathroom trailer) while the bird is out. So.. if anyone could give me some helpful advice. Should I stop looking into having fids? or is it a possibility?
Thanks in advance! ]]> Introduce Yourself... brandy1179 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944418-new-here-no-fids-yet-just-lots-questions.html High Selenium Levels http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944417-high-selenium-levels.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:59:50 GMT Has anyone had a bird show high levels of Selenium in their blood? My severe macaw has been sick and the vet suspected zinc toxicity, but the test results showed low levels of zinc and high levels of selenium (.337ppm where normal is .130-.200ppm). The vet doesn't know what to do and is researching selenium toxicity.

If anyone has any helpful info, I would appreciate it. Also if anyone has any data regarding "normal" zinc levels in a severe I would also appreciate it.
Thanks! ]]> Bird Board Discussion Dawnsfall http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944417-high-selenium-levels.html Picked out a new bird! My dream bird! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944416-picked-out-new-bird-my-dream-bird.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:58 GMT I've always had a dream to bring one home! And it's finally going to happen! xafsmom came highly recommended on this site so I emailed her and Tina has been incredibly awesome with her prompt responses to my novice emails!

After discussing a few things with her... she thinks she has her perfect couple/pair of Grey's to assist me on my dream! I thought maybe at first I wanted a Timneh because of their rumored cuddliness with more than one individual. But Tina says she has a Congo pair that is a bit smaller than most Congos and spawns "snuggle bug's" and "social butterflies!" So I told i'm sold! She is helping me pick out a very nice cage for him/her!

The baby isn't born yet so there is still a bunch of time for any of this to happen. The birds might not even mate right away! But the point is that i'm committing to my dream finally! I've read so much about these birds on this forum. I still have a ton to learn and will ask so many questions but I just wanted to share that I will be getting my final member of the flock and bringing her/him home within 5-7 months (hopefully!) ]]> Bird Board Discussion ChrisUlrich http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944416-picked-out-new-bird-my-dream-bird.html Hello from CT http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944414-hello-ct.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:36:21 GMT Hello all,
I'm new to this site and just wanted to say hi to everyone
Bob ]]> Introduce Yourself... BobT http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944414-hello-ct.html gotta vent http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944413-gotta-vent.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:33:51 GMT I went to pick up fruity supreme yesterday at the petsmart.... (It's on for half price cause they are changing the packaging) no complaint about the store or anything like that. The birds are kept clean and they even feed fruits and veggies.

But.... there is a black capped conure there, that has now been there for a year! I can barely stand it. He is so cuddly and sweet and just needs a home! The problem is they sell for around $400 at other pet stores. They are asking $600 for him, and they are firm on the price. Good Grief!

I may not go in there again for a very long time.

I did leave my number and said I had a spare cage and would be willing to give it to someone if they are interested in buying him. Not like that would happen though, they wand to make sales on the extras. ]]> Conures hollyhawkz http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944413-gotta-vent.html <![CDATA[Nara's GoodBird training]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944411-naras-goodbird-training.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:20 GMT I thought some of you might enjoy this, especially the Sun owners.

I'm not particularly adamant about teaching Nara to speak or do tricks, but she seems to extremely enjoy playing/training sessions, so I just go along with it.

The first video shows her basic obedience training for stepping up and stepping down on command. She never ever fails to do this one right and will go up and down as many times as you ask her to. This training was very important for us because I move alot from room to room and I don't like her to stay on my shoulder, so I easily pick her up and set her down wherever I go without any fuss.

YouTube - Basic Step-Up Step-Down training

Another thing she learned to do is something I like to call the "hook" trick. Basically, I say "hook!" and she freezes her body and keeps her beak hanging forward so that when I pull my finger in front of her, she acts like a hook allowing her body to swing from my finger and then rest on her back. She loves doing this one and would do for many times before she wants to move to something else.

YouTube - Nara performs "Hook" trick

We're currently working on "fetch", but she still isn't sure what to do with the ball after she picks it up. Sometimes she brings it back to me and sometimes she runs to the edge of the bed and drops it. I will post a video when she gets that one right. ]]> Conures Carbon http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944411-naras-goodbird-training.html my new fid http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944407-my-new-fid.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:05 GMT Here's Alex..I rehomed him last week. He plucked his feathers from boredom..no toys were in his cage...or from his diet..he was on all seeds. I hope to rehabilitate him. He has an extensive vocabulary and seems to respond and interact rather then mimic sounds. He is quite smart! He is gentle and sweet. I have macaws and a conure but the eclectus never ceases to amaze me with their beauty and nature. Love these birds!

Here's a photo:
]]> Eclectus trixie09 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/eclectus/944407-my-new-fid.html Shower-time PICS! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/macaws/944398-shower-time-pics.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:53:56 GMT Here are some pics of my Fred getting a mist of water..he seems to be enjoying it with his wings spread out. Image: http://www.funsigns.biz/images/fred1.jpg Image: http://www.funsigns.biz/images/fred2.jpg Here are some pics of my Fred getting a mist of water..he seems to be enjoying it with his wings spread out.

]]> Macaws trixie09 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/macaws/944398-shower-time-pics.html Fid? http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944397-fid.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:39:34 GMT What exactly is a fid? What exactly is a fid? ]]> Bird Board Discussion Barak http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944397-fid.html Stewie Bathtime... Pics! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944388-stewie-bathtime-pics.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:06 GMT Stewie loves when I put a bowl of water into his cage! He loves to bathe himself. He is so funny to watch while he does it. Image: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e142/Alexy88/101_5265.jpg Image: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e142/Alexy88/101_5268.jpg Image:... Stewie loves when I put a bowl of water into his cage! He loves to bathe himself. He is so funny to watch while he does it.









]]> Bird Board Discussion TweetysMommyAlexy http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944388-stewie-bathtime-pics.html Back for more advice http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944387-back-more-advice.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:37 GMT I posted here recently about wanting to get a larger bird. I have budgies. I had been thinking of a quaker, conure or caique. I got lots of good replies. Thanks!!! Then I went to my vet yesterday. She has been my vet for 17 years and I love and respect her but she told me do NOT get a bigger... I posted here recently about wanting to get a larger bird. I have budgies. I had been thinking of a quaker, conure or caique. I got lots of good replies. Thanks!!!

Then I went to my vet yesterday. She has been my vet for 17 years and I love and respect her but she told me do NOT get a bigger bird until my daughter is older. She has a bird rescue (over 30 large parrots of all kinds) and she said that all larger birds would be mean to my 4-year-old. She said to stick with my budgies and enjoy them for a while. Or get a cockatiel she said. "Hey how about a chinchilla?" How did she go from Jenday conure to chinchilla? I was devastated. I felt like crying.

I am my own boss and will make my own decisions but I do want some extra input from you guys. I would never put my child in danger but she is very mature for her age. She has been handling budgies for a while now and she has never hurt one and doesn't jerk or pull away if one nips her. She knows all the rule about sticking your finger in front of their beaks and through cage wires.

Here she is with her budgie Odin (Odie).
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]]> Bird Board Discussion atomshell http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944387-back-more-advice.html <![CDATA[Is "purring" good?]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/quakers/944386-purring-good.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:22:16 GMT i just got a green quaker yesterday and today hes making "purring" noises and swaying his body. he also beckoned me to put my arm out and he got on and started cuddling my robe. o.o which stunned me because hes been dominating my fan & his cage all morning.

sorry if my term is wrong but the noise hes making sounds like a rolling purr. he does it with his head reaching forward and down. ]]> Quakers linxy http://www.birdboard.com/forum/quakers/944386-purring-good.html He Has Very Good Manners http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944369-he-has-very-good-manners.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:08:36 GMT Keewee said "Thank You" today!!!! I can't believe it. I've never even said that around him before. He has also started to say "I'm Sorry". If only I could teach him to say that when he bites people (instead of bursting out laughing like he does)...... ]]> Bird Board Discussion Lex123 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944369-he-has-very-good-manners.html Picture Post!!! http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944368-picture-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:01:59 GMT Lets start a picture post on BirdBoard. Please no inappropriate (sp?) pics. I'll go first! ]]> The Lounge Lex123 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944368-picture-post.html <![CDATA["Fancy" GCC]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944366-fancy-gcc.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:59:16 GMT I was in PetSmart last night, and they had a "fancy" green cheek. I was wondering what that meant. He had a yellowish head if that helps. I was tempted to take him out and play with him, but he was "only" $350 so I thought it would be a bad idea haha ]]> Conures MLaCross http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944366-fancy-gcc.html Does anyone have any suggestions as to what kind of bird I should get? http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944358-does-anyone-have-any-suggestions-what-kind-bird-i-should-get.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:11:59 GMT Hi, Im Mary, and I am brand new to these forums. I have wanted a bird for as long as I can remember, so I have been doing quite a bit of research lately. I'm having a hard time finding the right bird for me, because there are just so many different kinds! Can anyone give me any suggestions as to what kind of bird I should get? Here are some of the things that I'm looking for in a pet bird:

- I would like a fairly large bird, not huge, I would say under 20 inches but over 12.

- I know that all birds can be very loud, but I would like a bird that is generally known to be fairly quiet.

- I would like the bird to be cuddly, but not necessarily laid back. I love curious and lively animals.

- I would looove to have a bird that can speak, but it is not a requirement. I know that even if you get a bird species that is known for speech, they still may not.

Those are pretty much my only preferences. Money or space is not really an
issue. I am very familiar with birds, but I have never owned one. I have had pets my entire life, of all different varieties, and I don't think that any bird that fits my constraints would be a problem for me. Also, I will probably not be getting said bird any time soon (maybe in a year or so), so I have plenty of time to research, and shop around for the bird that is right for me. I have been looking at African Greys, Hahn's Macaws, Severe Macaws, Cockatoos, Conures, Illiger's Macaws, Yellow Collared Nacaws, and Greenwing Macaws (though greenwings are rather big.)

Thank you so much, and any imput that you could give would be very much appreciated.

- Mary ]]> Bird Board Discussion Sully27 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944358-does-anyone-have-any-suggestions-what-kind-bird-i-should-get.html New tiel http://www.birdboard.com/forum/cockatiels/944357-new-tiel.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:58:35 GMT Well I decided to go with another girl tiel "hopefully". Can anyone tell me for sure if shes a girl? She is still kind of young "about 5months" but the previous owner said she was a female.

She is being kept in anther cage for a while but she seems really sweet. She doesnt do well with stepping up and gets kind of nervous when I try to put my hand under her belly, but she is already adjusting well. :thumbup1:




]]> Cockatiels PilaPila http://www.birdboard.com/forum/cockatiels/944357-new-tiel.html tiling and birds... http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-health-safety/944355-tiling-birds.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:07:22 GMT My husband will be putting down ceramic tile in our kitchen over Christmas break and was wondering if there is a safe thinset we can use with the birds in the house. My husband will be putting down ceramic tile in our kitchen over Christmas break and was wondering if there is a safe thinset we can use with the birds in the house. ]]> Just5398 http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-health-safety/944355-tiling-birds.html Baby Food? http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-diet-nutrition-recipes/944348-baby-food.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:57:49 GMT My fids won't eat veggies very well and I was wondering If I could give them natural baby food to try? I was hoping that it might get them eating other things more. ]]> Bird Diet, Nutrition, Recipes Millertimeoff http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-diet-nutrition-recipes/944348-baby-food.html OH dear, she likes me TOO much :-( http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944346-oh-dear-she-likes-me-too-much.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:24:37 GMT It started yesterday with a few pecular things, her wantting to step up but not doing it, a weird panting sound..... so I looked it up and sure enough Utube has african grey mating dances (who knew?) This afternoon, it turned intoa full fledged mating ritual, for HER anyway!!!!.... I watched... It started yesterday with a few pecular things, her wantting to step up but not doing it, a weird panting sound..... so I looked it up and sure enough Utube has african grey mating dances (who knew?)

This afternoon, it turned intoa full fledged mating ritual, for HER anyway!!!!.... I watched for a minuted, as I've not seen it up close and was really fascinated. Then I gave her a peanut to distract her and walked away.... she stopped.

I've only had FOUR days, count them 4~!!!!! Holy Moly!

Is there anythingelse I can do to put an end to this besides ignoring it or distracting her? Maybe choice of toys, light cycles ect ect????? What do you guys use?


THanks, Danielle ]]> Bird Board Discussion TheHolisticNanny http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-board-discussion/944346-oh-dear-she-likes-me-too-much.html Intro from Arizona http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944345-intro-arizona.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:31 GMT New member here, from Arizona, new computer so can now participate. Yeah. I live with a beautiful U2 named Penny Lane, thirteen years young, a discard, now a precious family member who I am so lucky to share a day with. New member here, from Arizona, new computer so can now participate. Yeah. I live with a beautiful U2 named Penny Lane, thirteen years young, a discard, now a precious family member who I am so lucky to share a day with. ]]> Introduce Yourself... TooDust http://www.birdboard.com/forum/introduce-yourself/944345-intro-arizona.html Maria hates my glasses... http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944337-maria-hates-my-glasses.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:36:14 GMT maybe shes telling me to get contact lenses?

]]> Conures linxy http://www.birdboard.com/forum/conures/944337-maria-hates-my-glasses.html Yellow Collared Macaw http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-rescue-re-homing/944336-yellow-collared-macaw.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:30:04 GMT I took in a female yellow collared macaw a little more than a year ago as she would bite everyone (hard) at that time. She just turned 4 in July and now will let me cuddle her and give her kisses and scratch her head. She will still try to bite me if I startle her or scratch too hard, but she no... I took in a female yellow collared macaw a little more than a year ago as she would bite everyone (hard) at that time. She just turned 4 in July and now will let me cuddle her and give her kisses and scratch her head. She will still try to bite me if I startle her or scratch too hard, but she no longer bears down like she used to. The other birds, animals and people in my home still make her nervous. So, I think that after seeing her progress over the past year, that she would really thrive and become an even better bird if she was in a one bird (one animal) home. She has so much potential and has a great personality. If you or if you know of anyone who has worked with this breed and would be interested in taking her into their home, let me know. ]]> dlharbin http://www.birdboard.com/forum/bird-rescue-re-homing/944336-yellow-collared-macaw.html <![CDATA[I'm a homeowner!]]> http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944335-im-homeowner.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:24:15 GMT I am now in debt for 30 years! I am the owner of a brand new 3/2.10 house on Portland's close-in east side! I luuurve my house- stainless steel and granite in the kitchen, 2 floors, a fireplace, and best of all, lots of space! I'm still trying to work out the logistics of where the birds will sleep and play. How do you folks with several floors have things worked out?:54::14: ]]> The Lounge prettypenguin http://www.birdboard.com/forum/lounge/944335-im-homeowner.html